rjquillin

2010 Tobin James Merlot Made in the Shade, my first of anything from Tobin.
Rather reminds me of the thing hanging outside Kyle's door; the logo, not the wine.
Too fruity for me, and seems obviously oaked to excess, but I could see how this may appeal to some.
Is it just too young?
Don't know what to expect here..

kylemittskus

Same logo. We like the logo just for what it looks like. SWMBO likes Tobin wines quite a bit and I like some of them on occasion, though. They're all fruit and oak. It's not too young; that's the style.

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klezman

End of 2010 Podera Santa Lucia Mascherone (90% Merlot/10% PV), form La Marche in Italty. Lovely light bodied and delicious. Unfortunately not the PV-based wine it was sold as, though.
Then on to 2007 Olek-Mery Chinon. Wow. Earth and more earth, with some twigs and leaves mixed in. Just deliciousness.

kylemittskus

rjquillin wrote:For me the last bottle, a few weeks ago, was a bit tired, but I've got over a half case left so I hope it was an exception.
Need to sample another one soon to see if it's drink-up time.
Kyle?

Working on a WineSmith '06 cab and some Point Reyes blue right now.

I thought it was really nice. Opened up after about an hour. I'm not sure it's going downhill anytime soon, but I'm not sure it'll get better.

"If drinking is bitter, change yourself to wine." -Rainer Maria Rilke

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cmaldoon

Various volatiles are still running around an hour in making it far from smooth. That said there is a surprising concentration and jam mines to this wine. Looking forward to sipping it and seeing it evolve over the evening

rjquillin

Various volatiles are still running around an hour in making it far from smooth. That said there is a surprising concentration and jam mines to this wine. Looking forward to sipping it and seeing it evolve over the evening

Kyle and I were wondering if you had any TN's from our visit to the Halcon patio... I can't find mine, but that's not unusual, I was an understudy of Sparky.

kylemittskus

Opened this yesterday, tasted it, and enjoyed more tonight after being stored in the fridge. The nose was a bit muted, but smelled as I expected, dark fruits, spice, not sweet at all, etc. The palate was nice fruit with some chalky tannins. Really solid structure, but kind of awkward. Tonight, this wine is showing its fruit first and it is really nice. Full and just a tiny bit more lush than the '10 and '11. This is going to be my favorite of the vintages, I'm fairly certain. I think that time in the barrel will add a bit more structure and the added time will allow it to piece together. Really excited about this one after my glass tonight.

"If drinking is bitter, change yourself to wine." -Rainer Maria Rilke

"Champagne is a very kind and friendly thing on a rainy night." -Isak Dinesen

losthighwayz

klezman wrote:Last few days with the mother in town:
-2010 Podere Santa Lucia Mascherone. Rimmerman sold it as a Petit Verdot-based wine, but it's 90% Merlot. A delicious 90% Merlot, but not as advertised. Semi-grumble.
-2007 Olek-Mery Chinon. Probably my favourite Garagiste buy yet. Earth and leather and earth and a hint of bell pepper. So awesome.

tytiger58

2011 Sojourn Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast some people have been talking about this wine around here a nice acidic backbone that really adds some energy and really delicious but I think it needs a year or so to lose some of its baby fat.

neilfindswine

tytiger58 wrote:2011 Sojourn Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast some people have been talking about this wine around here a nice acidic backbone that really adds some energy and really delicious but I think it needs a year or so to lose some of its baby fat.

Well played sir. I daresay their SC likes to be drunk young but can handle some years if you please.

tytiger58

neilfindswine wrote:Well played sir. I daresay their SC likes to be drunk young but can handle some years if you please.

Hmmm what's scary is that I even said that, being that I am a well known killer of young wines (what the heck is happening to me?) That being said it is really delicious after an hour or so of air..drink up!

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